Head to head
Bateson 12LT vs Tickners CP53
The Bateson 12LT carries 585kg more and is rated 800kg heavier gross. The Tickners CP53 is 215kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Payload: the Bateson 12LT carries 585kg more.
- Gross weight: the Bateson 12LT is rated 800kg heavier gross.
- Unladen weight: the Bateson 12LT weighs 215kg more empty.
- Internal width: the Bateson 12LT is 34cm (1ft) wider inside.
- Internal height: the Bateson 12LT is 30cm taller inside.
- Internal length: the Bateson 12LT is 33cm (1ft) longer inside.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson 12LT | Tickners CP53 | |
|---|---|---|
| Internal length | 1800mm / 5'11" | 1470mm |
| Internal width | 1200mm / 3'11" | 865mm |
| Internal height | 1200mm / 3'11" | 900mm |
| Gross weight | 1300kg | 500kg |
| Unladen weight | 350kg | 135kg |
| Payload | 950kg | 365kg |
| Axles | - | 1 |
| Brakes | - | Unbraked |
Sources: Bateson 12LT, Tickners CP53. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the 12LT if...
- you want one that carries 585kg more
- you want one that is rated 800kg heavier gross
- you want one that is 34cm (1ft) wider inside
- you want one that is 30cm taller inside
- you want one that is 33cm (1ft) longer inside
The 12LT is Bateson's entry-level livestock trailer, the only single-axle model in its livestock range, aimed at smallholders and farmers moving calves, sheep or pigs in smaller numbers than a full cattle trailer would carry. Its low GVW keeps it towable by smaller 4x4s and pickups.
Full 12LT specifications →Buy or hire the CP53 if...
- you want one that is 215kg lighter empty
Tickners' smallest, lightest box trailer, for buyers who only need occasional light-duty use such as camping trips or small hauls.
Listed by
- R M Trailer Centre - Middlesbrough, North Ormesby
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bateson 12LT and the Tickners CP53?
The Bateson 12LT carries 585kg more and is rated 800kg heavier gross. The Tickners CP53 is 215kg lighter empty. The Bateson 12LT is a the smallest trailer in Bateson's livestock range, a single-axle trailer for calves, sheep and pigs.; the Tickners CP53 is a a small unbraked single-axle box trailer from Tickners' CP range..
Which is lighter, the Bateson 12LT or the Tickners CP53?
The Tickners CP53. It is 215kg lighter empty than the Bateson 12LT.
Which carries more, the Bateson 12LT or the Tickners CP53?
The Bateson 12LT, by 585kg.
Can I tow the Bateson 12LT or the Tickners CP53 on a car licence?
Yes, as far as the licence goes. Both are rated at or under 3,500kg gross, and a car (B) licence has covered towing up to 3,500kg since 16 December 2021. Your car still has to be rated to tow the loaded weight - check the handbook or the VIN plate.
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